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Authentic Italian Pasta & Rice Recipes

 

Spaghetti

Spaghetti Sauce


Baked Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes PhotoBaked Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes
While waiting for the water... 




Seafood Risotto PhotoSeafood Risotto
When the vegetables in the sauté pan begin to soften, add the rice... 




Classic Italian Stuffed Shells PhotoClassic Italian Stuffed Shells
Once the shells have finished cooking, drain them from the water, set... 






Pasta con le Sarde PhotoPasta con le Sarde
As the water is heating, clean the wild fennel, choosing only the most... 




Risotto alla Milanese PhotoRisotto alla Milanese
Place the broth in a pot and heat over medium high heat until just to the...






Baked Rigatoni Bolognese PhotoBaked Rigatoni Bolognese
Place the rigatoni into the pan with the cooled bolognese...






Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Cheese PhotoBaked Gnocchi with Sausage and Cheese
Preheat the oven to 525 degrees. If you are making...





Cavatelli with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe PhotoCavatelli with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil..







Squid Ink Pasta PhotoSquid Ink Pasta
On a pastry mat or in a large mixing bowl add the flour and a generous pinch of salt...




Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco White Ragù PhotoTagliatelle al Ragù Bianco (White Ragù)
Bring a large pot of water with a generous pinch of salt to a rolling boil over high... 

 


Shells with Spinach PhotoShells with Spinach
While the water is heating,      in a separate large skillet add olive oil, chopped pancetta... 




Pappardelle with Duck PhotoPappardelle with Duck
Cut the duck into large pieces. Finely chop the onion, carrots and celery. Sauté the mix...




Penne with Peas and Carrots PhotoPenne with Peas and Carrots
An easy and healthy pasta dish you can serve in less than 30 minutes. 



Summer Pasta Salad with Fontina Cheese PhotoSummer Pasta Salad
with Fontina Cheese

Tasty and easy to make,       this pasta salad is a great   choice for a hot day.  




Home-Style Tomato Sauce PhotoHome-Style Tomato
Sauce

You will fall in love with this velvety, tomato sauce ready   in minutes.




Bolognese Meat Sauce PhotoBolognese Meat Sauce
Clean and chop the garlic. Clean and dice the onion, celery, carrot, and shallot...




Besciamella Sauce PhotoBesciamella Sauce
In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour...





Pasta with Beans PhotoPasta with Beans
Sort, clean and soak the beans overnight according to the instructions on the package...





Fettuccine Alfredo PhotoFettuccine Alfredo (Italian-American)
Bring a large pot of water with a generous pinch of salt to...




Polenta sulla Spianatoia PhotoPolenta sulla Spianatoia
As the polenta begins to thicken, continue stirring frequently. Cook until...




Polenta with Sausages PhotoPolenta with Sausages
Prepare the polenta according to the recipe. In a separate pan, prepare the...
 




Winter Squash Risotto PhotoWinter Squash Risotto
In a large sauté pan, add the onion, garlic, olive oil and a spoonful of the water or broth...






Baked Sorrentine Bow Tie Pasta PhotoBaked Sorrentine Bow Tie Pasta
While the water is heating, prepare the tomato sauce...




Neapolitan Ragu PhotoNeapolitan Ragu
In a large stew or stock pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil, onions...





Chicken Spaghetti Sauce PhotoChicken Spaghetti Sauce
Add the ground chicken to the pan along with the Parmigiano and the nutmeg...

Lasagna

Cannelloni


Polenta Lasagna (Polenta Pasticciata) PhotoPolenta Lasagna (Polenta Pasticciata)
When the polenta has finished cooking, spoon all of it into...




Pasta alla Norma PhotoPasta alla Norma
Rinse the eggplants and dry them. Cut the stems...





Gnocchi with Wild Boar Sauce PhotoGnocchi with Wild Boar Sauce
As the vegetables begin to brown, add the nutmeg...




Arrabbiata Sauce PhotoArrabbiata Sauce
Stir the ingredients well and bring the sauce to a quick simmer. Cover the...






Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli PhotoSpinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Add 2 tablespoons of water to a sauté pan and place it...




Bucatini all’ Amatriciana PhotoBucatini all’ Amatriciana
Strain the guanciale from the pan onto a plate, and...





Vodka Sauce PhotoVodka Sauce
(Italian-American)
Add the diced tomatoes to the pan, lower the heat to...





Pasta with Sausage, Mushrooms and Spinach PhotoPasta with Sausage, Mushrooms and Spinach
Add the sausage to the pan. Using the back of a fork, mash...






Baked Ziti PhotoBaked Ziti (Italian-American)
When the tomatoes have broken down, remove the bay leaf from the pan and...




Shrimp Risotto with Cherry Tomatoes and Peas PhotoShrimp Risotto with Cherry Tomatoes and Peas
Line a baking sheet or large platter with parchment...






Cheese Arancini PhotoCheese Arancini
In a stock pot, add water or broth and wine. Bring liquids to a boil and then...





Cheese Rice with Asparagus and Peas PhotoCheese Rice with Asparagus and Peas
In a stock pot, add broth or water and wine. Bring...




Rice Salad with Vegatables PhotoRice Salad with Vegetables
Cook the rice according to manufacturer's instructions...





Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice PhotoStuffed Tomatoes with Rice
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove the tops of the...
 




Marinara Sauce PhotoMarinara Sauce
Add olive oil and garlic to a sauce pan over medium high heat. Sauté garlic for...





Homemade Pasta for Cannelloni and Lasagna PhotoHomemade Pasta for Cannelloni and Lasagna
On a pastry mat or in a large mixing bowl add the flour and a generous pinch of salt...



Gnocchi with Meat Sauce PhotoGnocchi with Meat Sauce
Clean and peel the potatoes; cut them into 2 inch chunks. Place the pieces into... 




White Ragu Sauce PhotoWhite Ragu Sauce
In a large pan over medium heat, add the garlic, onion, celery and carrots...




Pesto Sauce PhotoPesto Sauce
In a small skillet over low heat, place the pine nuts. Toast the nuts unti they...





Puttanesca Sauce PhotoPuttanesca Sauce
Finely chop the garlic and the shallot. Place them in a large skillet with the olive oil...  




Paccheri with Chicken and Zucchini PhotoPaccheri with Chicken and Zucchini
When the chicken is mostly cooked, add the zucchini to the pan. Add another 1/3... 




Linguine with Salmon in Tomato Sauce PhotoLinguine with Salmon in Tomato Sauce
Prepare the water for the pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions...




Meat Ravioli PhotoMeat Ravioli
In a sauté pan over medium high heat, add the olive oil, onion, celery and carrot...




Alfredo Sauce PhotoAlfredo Sauce (Italian-American)
Once the butter has melted and begun to sizzle a little bit, add...







Sausage Spaghetti Sauce PhotoSausage Spaghetti Sauce
Once the meat has browned, add the diced tomatoes and the white wine...